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10 Thoughtful and Unique Gifts For Friends Going Abroad

Friends are those who make our lives better. However, when we get the news that our dearest friend is moving abroad, there is a feeling of excitement and nostalgia that fills the air. Although we feel pleased for them, the thought of not being able to catch up with them regularly makes us feel a bit sad. 

But being a true friend is about never failing to support each other, no matter how long the distances are. 

Hence, if you too have a friend who is moving abroad for either studies or work, we at The Zappy Box have a fantastic collection of gifts for friend going abroad. In this blog, we have listed down some amazing ideas around gifts for friends going abroad. Let’s check them out!

10 Heartfelt Gift Ideas for a Friend Going Abroad & Starting a New Life Overseas

Are you looking for a thoughtful gift for a friend going abroad? These options from The Zappy Box are going to come in handy for you:

1. Sunkissed Crochet Bouquet

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This hand-picked set of six vibrant sunflowers is an amazing gift for a friend going abroad for studies. This Sunkissed Crochet Bouquet has been crafted from high-quality yarn and captures the joyful energy of real flowers without withering.

2. Welcome Abroad Gift Hamper

Our Welcome Abroad Gift Hamper comprises two gift baskets; both baskets have stainless steel bottles, a high-quality hardcover journal, a metal pen and a bar of chocolate. The presence of all the travel essentials and sweet treats make this one of the best gifts for a friend going abroad for a job. You can choose the gift basket as per your friend’s choice or preference and can also send them a personalised gift card with this hamper. Whenever they will look at this hamper or munch on the chocolate, it will remind them of you. 

3. Eco-Friendly Gift Hamper

We all have that one friend in the group who loves to collect all things sustainable. For that friend who always puts sustainability as a priority, our eco-friendly gift hamper is a perfect pick. This gift idea for a friend going abroad comes with an insulated bamboo cup, a reusable cork coaster, a journal, and other interesting things.

4. La Vie En Rose Vase & Flower Combo 

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If your dearest friend loves to decorate their home and surroundings, this La Vie En Rose Vase & Flower combo is sure to amaze them. While they will be moving to a new country, they will also be setting up their new house. This gift for a friend going abroad comprises of set of 5 hand-crocheted roses in a beautifully designed beige ceramic vase is going to add beauty to their space.

5. All Things Chocolate

For that friend who never says no to chocolate, our All Things Chocolate Hamper is a great gift. The rich and dense Dark Chocolate and the creamy goodness of the Cookies, Roasted almonds, brownies and Chocolate Peanut Butter in this gift hamper are sure to bring a smile to your buddy’s face whenever they binge-watch without you and munch on these cookies and chocolates. This counts as a great gift for friend going abroad for studies.

6. Ready Set Travel 

The time has now arrived that you both will no longer be able to go on weekend trips or have fun together frequently. But you can still motivate your best friend to explore new places abroad by gifting them our cool Ready Set Travel Gift hamper. It has everything your friend needs for a stress-free trip, from a cute Art bubble Passport organiser to healthy nutgram guilt-free bites.

7. Rise and Shine

As the name suggests, the Rise and Shine travel gift box is a perfect gift for friends going abroad for job or education. The hamper includes a double-walled sipper, two A6 notebooks, instant coffee, gourmet popcorn and a personalised greeting card. 

8. Success Starter

Be it during your highs or lows, we all have that one friend who always stands by our side and motivates us to do better in life. Now it's time for us to bid them farewell by sending them lots of good wishes and gifts that remind them that distance might increase in the coming days, but you will always be there no matter what. 

Our Success Starter gift box comes with a stylish white ballpoint pen, a stylish softcover journal, a sipper and chocolates. All these things will help keep them motivated while reminding them that you are always by their side.

9. On-The-Go

We all have that one friend who is very bad at organising things. And, now since they are going abroad, what better gift to give them than a gift hamper comprising a card wallet, tech kit and travel organiser? Our On-The-Go hamper comes with all these things along with a personalised gift card and a vacuum tumbler. They will definitely love this!

10. You Go Girl

She is the boss lady in your group, and to achieve new heights of success, she is moving abroad. For such an inspiring girl in your group,  consider gifting our You Go Girl Gift Hamper. The hamper comes with a motivational book, 30 Women In Power (this book will always remind them of their goals), a stainless steel travel mug, coffee, wooden coasters, dark chocolate and a personalised greeting card of your choice. This is an amazing gift for friend going abroad for job.

Conclusion

As your friend is going abroad for work or education, a thoughtful and personalised gift can not only remind them of you but will also help in making this transition smoothly. We hope the above gift ideas for friends going abroad will help you pick the one that will make their journey easy, stay connected and motivate them to always grow in life. 

At the Zappy Box, along with gifts for friends going abroad, we also bring you an amazing collection of gift hampers for friends and family for special occasions like birthdays gifts, anniversaries gifts and much more. Check our collection today and make your loved ones feel special. 

FAQs on Gift for Friend Moving Abroad

  • How can I choose a thoughtful and useful gift for a friend going abroad?

A thoughtful and useful gift for a friend going abroad is one that matches their unique preferences and are practical in nature. Hence, while choosing a gift, always take into account: 

  • Needs
  • Interests
  • Nature of their trip
  • Are there any travel restrictions on certain types of gifts I should be aware of?

Yes, there are certain travel restrictions depending on the country your friend is travelling to. You can check for the instructions by the customs department and then keep a note of it. 

  • What are the addons to personalize a gift for a friend going abroad?

You can personalise the gift for a friend going abroad by sharing a personalised greeting card with them. We also provide customization for some products like types of chocolates, etc.